Rachel Pfeiffer
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Rachel Pfeiffer is currently a senior at Taylor University earning a bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. She has a passion for the written word, and enjoys helping others develop and tell their stories. As a freelance writer, Rachel has published a variety articles, including book reviews, devotions, and journalism articles. In addition to her love of reading, Rachel enjoys cheering for her favorite sports teams, drinking great coffee, and spending time with family and friends.

Book Review: The Thing with Feathers by McCall Hoyle

This story follows Emilie Day as she leaves the comfort of homeschooling to attend the local public high school. Bracing for the worst, Emilie finds that between her new friend Ayla and the cute basketball star Chatham; she might actually…

5 Tweaks that Make Classic Retellings Worthwhile

Most of the movies that inspire the greatest nostalgia are classic Disney movies, especially the timeless ones like Cinderella or Robin Hood. I’m sure I’m not alone in my love for these stories, as there have been countless book and…

4 Elements in the Best Book Covers

Picture this with me: You walk through the doors of your local bookstore and are greeted by hundreds, if not thousands, of bright, beautiful, still-have-that-new-book-smell books. You browse through the bestseller tables and your favorite sections, hunting for that next…

Book Review: The Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana

This story follows Princess Amrita, who is willing to give up anything to keep her kingdom safe—even if it means marrying Emperor Sikander and giving up her home, freedom, and childhood love. But soon everything goes wrong and Amrita is…

Book Review: In 27 Days by Alison Gervais

In 27 Days is heart wrenching the entire way through, as any book dealing with a subject like teen suicide should be. Alison Gervais creates characters that are extremely relatable, from Hadley’s strained relationship with her parents and struggle to…

Book Review: It Started with Goodbye by Christina June

It Started with Goodbye ended up being a pleasant surprise. Since I’m not usually the type that likes twists on classic stories, I wasn’t sure that this book would be for me. I mean, we already kind of know where…

3 Components in a Great Title

Countless factors can make or break a book—the cover, the marketing, the reviews, the store placement, the actual writing—but what about the title? The title of the book might (and probably will) change several times from the first time the…